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As part of our yearlong series on “Rebuilding New York’s Economy,” Gannett’s Albany Bureau took a look at hydraulic fracturing for natural gas and whether it could be a boon to the struggling upstate economy.

The problem is the years-long economic decline of New York’s Southern Tier, an area once known for its strength in manufacturing and agriculture.

The solution, some contend, is developing the Marcellus Shale, a gas-rich, underground rock formation that touches parts of 29 counties in New York. Others disagree, citing the potential for environmental harm and low natural gas prices that have forced ...

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